Summary:
The 85713 zip code area of Tucson, Arizona is home to 17 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population and have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage.
A few schools stand out in the data, including Borton Primary Magnet School, which has the highest performance on state assessments, with 40-50% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.2. Wakefield Middle School also performs well, with 45-48% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 31-37% proficient in Mathematics, and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6. Additionally, Innovation Technical High School stands out with the highest graduation rate at 95% and the lowest dropout rate at 2.4%, while also performing better than the district and state averages on state assessments.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools, such as Pueblo High School and Cholla High School, having only 10-17% of students proficient in Mathematics and English Language Arts. This suggests that students in the 85713 zip code face significant educational inequities, which may be exacerbated by the high rates of economic disadvantage in the area. Addressing these challenges will require targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in the 85713 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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